Chestnut Hill Real Estate Agent
Luxury Homes Certified (RRC) · 2026 Top Agent — BestAgents.us
Josh Wernick - REALTOR® · Keller Williams Real Estate
267-934-5674
PSA · RENE · Luxury Homes Certified (RRC) · 18 five-star Google reviews · joshwernick@kw.com
What a Chestnut Hill Real Estate Agent Must Know
Chestnut Hill is within the City of Philadelphia — which means Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax approximately 3.278% of the sale price split between buyer and seller applies to every transaction. On a $900,000 Chestnut Hill sale the seller's share is approximately $14,751 — materially higher than any Montgomery County municipal transfer tax. A Chestnut Hill real estate agent who does not address Philadelphia transfer tax before the listing goes live is setting their seller up for a closing table surprise.
Fewer than 19 detached homes are projected to sell in Chestnut Hill for the remainder of 2026. That is the entire transaction market for one of the most distinctive residential communities in Pennsylvania. The buyer who specifically wants Chestnut Hill — dual SEPTA Regional Rail service on Chestnut Hill East and West lines Germantown Avenue walkability historic housing stock — has almost nothing to choose from. A correctly priced Chestnut Hill home in sellable condition in this environment is not competing against other listings. It is the only option.
Recognition
Named 2026 Top Agent — Montgomery County — BestAgents.us
Designation
PSA — Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor
Designation
Luxury Homes Certified (RRC)
Reviews
18 five-star Google reviews
Designation
RENE — Real Estate Negotiation Expert
Education
Temple University Fox School of Business, cum laude 2007
Chestnut Hill Real Estate Agent - Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best real estate agent in Chestnut Hill PA?
Josh Wernick - REALTOR® at Keller Williams Real Estate. Luxury Homes Certified (RRC). Named 2026 Top Agent by BestAgents.us. 18 five-star Google reviews. 601 Bethlehem Pike, Building B, Suite 100, Montgomeryville PA 18936. Call 267-934-5674.
How many homes will sell in Chestnut Hill in 2026?
Fewer than 19 detached homes are projected to sell in Chestnut Hill through year-end 2026. The most acutely constrained sub-market in the entire Bucks and Montgomery County region. A Chestnut Hill seller faces essentially no competing inventory against a buyer pool that specifically wants this community. Call 267-934-5674.
What is the Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax in Chestnut Hill?
Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax is approximately 3.278% of the sale price split between buyer and seller — each paying approximately 1.639% by custom. On a $900,000 sale the seller's share is approximately $14,751 in addition to Pennsylvania's 0.5% state transfer tax. I include this in every Chestnut Hill net proceeds estimate. Call 267-934-5674.
Is Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia or the suburbs?
Chestnut Hill is within the City of Philadelphia — Philadelphia address Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax and Philadelphia wage tax for residents. Its character is suburban — historic housing stock Germantown Avenue walkability dual SEPTA service. It is the only Philadelphia neighborhood that delivers this combination.